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A ‘flame war’ for those of you who are unfamiliar, is a heated discussion that can easily devolve into childish mud-slinging. The anonymity of the internet has made flame wars all too common and you just have to read the comments of any given you tube video to find remarks ranging from stupid to down [...]
Ask 100 different guitarists what they think is the best classical guitar and you will get 100 different answers. Unlike the violin or the piano, the fundamental construction of the classical guitar is still being developed and experimented with by hundreds of luthiers around the world. Whether it be by using new materials like carbon [...]
Part of the classical guitar’s charm is in its quiet but colorful voice. The dynamic range of the guitar works wonderfully in a small performance space creating an intimate experience for the performer and listener. In the last century, however, the classical guitar has been presented in larger and larger concert venues and the ability [...]
Competitions in music pit one musician against another as if they were athletes in a race. Music is not a race, nor is it something someone can ‘win’ at. These competitions, while providing goals and performance opportunities for young musicians, are creating a breed of guitarists who are more concerned with technical perfection and interpretations [...]
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Feelin Slurry? Here are some slur scales that I came up with that really give a good work out to the … [Read More...]
The Swedish guitarist Johannes Möller has captivated audiences throughout the world with charismatic … [Read More...]
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